What type of boiler is best

What type of boiler is best?

Is it time for a new boiler? If so, we recommend you
reading this post! Then you can know which boiler type is best for your home.

Boiler Types

There are three main types of boiler: combi, system
and conventional. To find out more about them- including their pros and cons, and
the house types they are best suited to, please read on!

Combi Boilers

Combination
(aka combi) boilers, are the most popular boiler type in the UK. They provide
hot water and heat in just one unit. There is no need for cylinders or water
tanks, which means they require a lot more space. So, they are perfect for small
homes, with limited shortage space. And both gas and electric combi boilers are
available.

Pros

You can achieve unlimited hot water and heating,
whenever you need it

They take up little space

You don’t need to have a tank in your loft. So, you
have more room available in your home to store other items.

Cons

If you need hot water from multiple taps at the
same time, the water pressure could significantly decrease.

Installing a combi boiler can be quite tricky.

These are
therefore best for families/homes, who don’t demand lots of hot water, at the
same time. And they are not ideal for large families/home with multiple
bathrooms, who have higher hot water demands- e.g. requiring hot water from
multiple taps.

System Boilers

These are
also referred to as sealed systems. They come with a water cylinder, but no
water tank. The water cylinder is normally placed in an airing cupboard.

Pros

Like combi boilers, there is no need to store a
tank in your loft

You can receive hot water from several taps simultaneously

You don’t get hot water instantly

It’s possible for hot water to run out. When this
happens you’ll have to wait so the water can be reheated.

You will need to locate some space to store the
cylinder.

These are
suitable for homes, which want hot water in several places at the same time.

Conventional Boilers

These are
also known as regular or open vent boilers. These have both a tank and
cylinder.

Pros

You can receive hot water from more than one tap at
the same time.

Good in areas where water pressure is low

Cons

Like system boilers you will have to wait for water
to be reheated, if the hot water runs out.

These take up more space- you will need to find
room for both the tank and cylinder.

These are
suitable for homes, which need hot water in multiple places, at the same time.
They are good boilers to install when you are a replacing an existing
conventional boiler. Because, if your property has an older radiator system, it
might not be able to handle the higher water pressure that system and combi
boilers deliver.

If you
would like more advice on boiler types, contact a professional. They will
always be happy to discuss your requirements, before advising which boiler is
best for you.

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